Nominal: 628 Hz Weight: 2496 lbs Diameter: 49.63" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1892
Dove Bell ID: 1762 Tower ID: 11976 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Colston Bassett: St John The Divine
Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham
Church, 638206
http://www.wivertoninthevale.co.uk/contact-us/Overview
Grid reference: SK 699 332
Consecrated in 1892, St. John the Divine replaced the Norman (1115) Church of St Mary’s, which is located in an isolated position on the periphery of the village. The new church of St. John the Divine was built by Robert Millington Knowles in memory of his wife and eldest son. The Church is built in high quality ashlar white stone using the early perpendicular style
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 345 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Consecrated in 1892, St. John the Divine replaced the Norman (1115) Church of St Mary’s, which is located in an isolated position on the periphery of the village. The new church of St. John the Divine was built by Robert Millington Knowles in memory of his wife and eldest son. The building work was carried out by Messrs Bell and Sons, designed by Arthur Brevill, and was consecrated on 2 August 1892 by the Bishop of Southwell.
Exterior Description
The Church is built in high quality ashlar white stone using the early perpendicular style. The building is cruciform in shape, with the altar to the east, and with a spire central to the crossing.
Interior
Interior Description
The Church has two side aisles and a central aisle, and is illuminated by converted hanging oil lamps. The windows to each aisle are two short triple lancet with trefoil decoration. Three stone steps lead up through the chancel arch which has low carved oak panels either side, and the pulpit (presented by Major George Baynton Davy, formerly of Colston Bassett Hall) stands to the right. Victorian quarry tiles of various patterns cover the floors. A carved oak screen to the north of the chancel separates the chancel from the Lady Chapel (the north chapel).
Bells
Nominal: 1262 Hz Weight: 587 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1902
Dove Bell ID: 16867 Tower ID: 11976 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1184 Hz Weight: 629 lbs Diameter: 29.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1902
Dove Bell ID: 16868 Tower ID: 11976 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1053 Hz Weight: 692 lbs Diameter: 31.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1902
Dove Bell ID: 16869 Tower ID: 11976 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 941 Hz Weight: 740 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Henry II Oldfield 1606
Dove Bell ID: 16870 Tower ID: 11976 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 838 Hz Weight: 880 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Thomas I Hedderly 1755
Dove Bell ID: 16871 Tower ID: 11976 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 790 Hz Weight: 1036 lbs Diameter: 37.75" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Seliok
Dove Bell ID: 16872 Tower ID: 11976 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 709.5 Hz Weight: 1428 lbs Diameter: 43.25" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Henry II Oldfield 1608
Dove Bell ID: 16873 Tower ID: 11976 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 699 332
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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